Articles by

Patrick McCarthy

Patrick McCarthy is the Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.

Plate Carrier Setup: Upgrading the TYR Tactical PICO-DS

We built a plate carrier setup using a TYR Tactical PICO-DS plate carrier, chest rig, expandable hydration pack, abdominal pouch, and other survival gear.

DIY Off-Road Vehicle Recovery with Rope & Pulleys

Getting stuck in the mountains can lead to dangerous consequences. Practicing vehicle recovery options can help you get yourself out of a bad situation.

OFFGRID Knife Giveaway: Win This CIVIVI Baklash!

This week's giveaway is a sleek CIVIVI Baklash folding knife, which features a flipper and ball bearing pivot for smooth opening.

Yousef Badou Interview: Predatory Premonition

While most of the population is oblivious to the onset of danger, Yousef Badou knows what to look for. His specialty is calculating risk and undermining threats.

Experts’ Survival Lessons from the Protector Symposium

The Protector Symposium is a conference for security experts, law enforcement, and civilians interested in learning how to better protect themselves and those around them.

OFFGRID Knife Giveaway: Win Two American Tomahawk Model 1’s!

The American Tomahawk Model 1 has a forged 1060 head featuring a forward cutting edge, and an aggressive Spike that is ready for a multitude of tasks.

Survival Workout: RE Factor Tactical Combat Fitness Deck

The RE Factor Tactical Combat Fitness Deck has number and face cards with 52 high-intensity survival workout routines designed to keep you in shape without a gym.

Pocket Preps: Emergency Signaling Devices

Today, we’ll be covering six emergency signaling devices that can easily fit into a pocket or pack. You should always have a variety of signaling options.